IPL 2025: Who won yesterday's game between LSG vs CSK?

MS Dhoni secured his first win after returning as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, guiding the team to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow in the ongoing IPL 2025. Dhoni was named Player of the Match for his brilliant match-winning cameo of 26* off just 11 balls.

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After winning the toss, Dhoni opted to bowl first. LSG had a shaky start as Aiden Markram was dismissed for just six runs. It was also a rare failure for Nicholas Pooran, who managed only eight. However, skipper Rishabh Pant stabilised the innings with a 50-run partnership for the third wicket alongside Mitchell Marsh. 

Marsh contributed 30 off 25 balls, while Pant went on to score his first half-century of the season, ending with 63 off 49 balls. Late cameos from Ayush Badoni (22 off 17) and Abdul Samad (20 off 11) helped LSG post a competitive total of 166/7 in 20 overs. 

For CSK, Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana picked up two wickets each, while Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed chipped in with one apiece.

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Let’s take a look at CSK’s chase

In response, debutante Sheikh Rasheed opened the innings for CSK alongside Rachin Ravindra. Rasheed impressed with a quick 27 off 19 balls, and Rachin added a fluent 37 off 22. However, CSK lost momentum as Rahul Tripathi and Jadeja fell cheaply, and Vijay Shankar was dismissed for just nine. At 111/5 after 15 overs, CSK were in a spot of bother.

Dhoni then walked in to join Shivam Dube in the middle. The experienced skipper turned back the clock with a vintage finish, smashing an unbeaten 26 off 11 balls. Dube supported him well, anchoring the chase with 43* off 37 deliveries. Together, they guided CSK home in 19.3 overs with five wickets in hand.

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Dhoni’s impact wasn’t limited to the bat. His tactical brilliance as captain—especially with field placements and bowling rotations—stood out throughout the match. He was also exceptional behind the stumps, pulling off a catch, a stumping, and a run-out. 

Dhoni also became the first wicketkeeper in IPL history with 200 dismissals. Despite the win, CSK remained at the bottom of the table with four points from seven games and a net run rate of -1.276. On the other hand, LSG, despite the defeat, are currently in fourth place with eight points from seven matches and a net run rate of +0.086.

CSK will next face Mumbai Indians (MI) in Mumbai on April 20, while LSG take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on April 19.

Brief scores:

CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first

LSG: 166/7 (20) 

Rishabh Pant 63 (49), Mitchell Marsh 30 (25), Ravindra Jadeja 2/24, Matheesha Pathirana 2/45

CSK: 168/5 (19.3)

Shivam Dube 43* (37), Rachin Ravindra 37 (22), Ravi Bishnoi 2/18, Digvesh Rathi 1/23

CSK won by five wickets.

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